A few of my favorite things - Book of Mormon

I will not leave thee! Follow the prophet

When did you know the prophet was the mouthpiece of God? How did you gain that testimony?

David is displeased when the Lord smites Uzzah for steadying the ark- he in away is questioning the Lord. Jesus Christ is perfect at His job. We need to trust him to do it!

Have you proved God? Is he yours? What are your 5 things you use in your life that are proved that keep you bound to Him?

The example from Samuel and Ruth of putting God first in their life! Not fearing man.

And we will prove them herewith, to see if they will do ALL things whatsoever the Lord their God shall command them. Is the Lord our God?

The greater miracles God performs I’m the sight of all Israel because of greater obedience and Israel sanctifying themselves. Pray for miracles as Pres Nelson has told us to do.

What is the definition of prosperity to God? How exactly are we prospered if we are obedient?

Be a do-er not a complainer! No evil speaking of the lords anointed- were all His anointed!! No fear! Faith in gods direction and His power! Act according to His direction to you and expect miracles! Do not go spiritually cold! Do the small and simple things every day!

Aaron and his sons pay the price for their actions. Just as the Israelites do. They are given the opportunity to give a gift- make a sacrifice to the Lord (with a willing heart). They then can return to Gods presence.

What greater light and knowledge, what greater blessings are we keeping ourselves from because we are afraid to go up to the mountain or content to remain where we are?

God gives an invitation for all of Israel to draw near to Him and hear his voice! To be sanctified and become His “peculiar” people. They fear and pull away and choose to let Moses go to God and speak for Him. What a missed opportunity.

Moses hands held up by Aaron and Hur. Lift the hands that hang down- whose hands need your help lifting? When Moses hands were lifted the Israelites prevailed! Much like the prayer circle in the temple. If you only have time for one thing each week- do the temple!

“I have made thee a God”. God has promised to do that for all of us who covenant with him in the temple!

Moses is learning his identity! He is learning Gods identity! He is Gods child with a work to do and with God- he is mighty!

Joseph's brothers come to get food.  He accuses them of being spies.  They declare they are men who are true.  The very thing said of the Army of Helamen.  Joseph places them in prison for 3 days, then allows them to return home as Simeon sits in prison.  When they run out of food they know they have to go back, but they know they have to bring Benjamin.  This time when they find Joseph's cup in B...

Joseph is without guile. It is not in his nature to turn from doing Gods will. He tells his dreams knowing they are given by god not caring what man thinks. After 13 years in Egypt he becomes second only to Pharaoh. He has proven through everything God is first in his life.

Jacob embarks on his journey and is giving temple experiences and Covenants the God will be his God. He is led to Rachel. After working 20 years he is told by God to go back to his home. Esau and Jacob have this prodigal son moment all is forgiven! God truly has walked with Jacob, been with him and blessed him for his covenanting to make God his God.

Abraham’s servant goes and through faith and prayer finds Jacob a wife. Rebekah and her family, through faith accept it is of God. Esau and Jacob are born. Rebekah knows through faith as does Jacob that he is the birthright recipient. They obey God and Jacob receives the blessing.

Abraham is told to hearkening to Sarah marriage so important no contention. Is anything too hard for the Lord- all He promises will be fulfilled. Abraham willingness to lay his all on the altar- so will we all be required!

Abraham knew he could not have “the greater blessings” he was seeking for staying where he was surrounded by wickedness- so he departed! Constantly he prayed and asked Gods direction.

Methuselah left behind- like Moroni fulfill God fulfills His covenants to parents- willing sacrifice of children. 120 age of man. Noah offered sacrifices of gratitude- God so touched. Like tithing, fast offering. God gives us everything yet blesses us even more when we give even a little back

The veil of darkness- being cut off from Gods spirit- Enoch mourns for the wickedness and suffering the earth mourns. Enoch sees Christ come to earth and atone. He sees repentance and redemption and the millennium when Christ (King of Zion) will reign, Satan will be bound and the earth shall rest - and he had joy.

Our invitation to Walk with God as Enoch Walked with God.  

Satan transforms himself to appear like the Savior to deceive Eve- ha goal to thwart the plan. Eve transgressed hearkening to Satan and partaking of the fruit. She knows they need to progress and Adam follows Eves wisdom. Once they are cast out they cease not to call on God. They are filled with the Spirit and teach their children. Cain chooses to hearkening to Satan and follow him. He is upset wh...